A Message from Lloyd Campbell, Chair, Board of Directors

Doubling the Number of Seniors Served

Perley Health has a long, proud history of serving Seniors and Veterans, along with a well-deserved reputation for unwavering dedication to the well-being, dignity and independence of its many clients. The Board and Perley Health's management team are fully committed to ensuring that a focus on excellence remains our touchstone and guides everything we do, from expanding capacity to developing and implementing ever-better models of care and housing.

By 2035, Perley Health aims to double the number of Seniors and Veterans it serves. There are two main aspects to this ambitious goal: accommodating more Seniors and Veterans in independent apartments and in long-term care (LTC); and providing services to greater numbers who live in the community. To achieve these ambitious goals, the Board will focus on updating the Strategic Plan, and on completing the detailed planning and permitting required to support the construction of additional apartments and LTC units.

At the same time, the Board must continue to ensure the financial sustainability of Perley Health and further the development of the Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™, a critical element in establishing Perley Health as a trusted leader in the delivery of exceptional care. In both endeavours, I know we can count on the longstanding and invaluable support provided by the Perley Health Foundation, a key contributor to our overall success.

Two realities underscore the need for modernization and expansion: today's LTC residents live with more complex health conditions—and thus require more support— than ever before; and the number of Canadians aged 85 and older is expected to double by 2040. These trends, if not addressed, threaten to overwhelm current models of housing and caring for Seniors and Veterans. We believe strongly that Perley Health can and must contribute to solutions.

The good news is that we're not alone in this effort. In addition to the talents brought to bear by our Directors, dedicated managers, staff and volunteers, historically the Perley has maintained effective partnerships with a long list of organizations: Veterans Affairs Canada, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Algonquin College and many, many others. While these organizations will remain key collaborators, if Perley Health is to continue to develop as a respected leader in the long-term care sector, we will also need to foster partnerships with other forward-looking private and public organizations.
In summary, though the challenges are daunting, I believe the values and capabilities consistently demonstrated by Perley Health and the Perley Health community over the years will stand us in good stead. Together, I am convinced that we have what it takes to overcome current and emerging challenges, and face the future with confidence and good will. By combining genuine compassion with bold innovation, we can ensure that every individual we serve is able to live their life to the fullest.

- Lt.-Gen. Lloyd Campbell (ret'd), Chair, Board of Directors

"Consistent excellence across the spectrum—from residential care and independent living to community-based services—is a hallmark of Perley Health.” - Lloyd Campbell, Chair, Board of Directors